mountaineer![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Person who climbs mountains.
ice ax ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Small ax used by the mountaineer for cutting footholds, judging snow depth, gaining a firm grip in ice or hard-packed snow, etc.
pants ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Waterproof pants that usually extend below the knee.
legging ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Piece of sturdy waterproof fabric that covers the leg.
mountaineering boot ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Sturdy shoe with spikes that is used to advance over snow or ice.
spike ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Pointed object that provides balance and prevents slipping when the mountaineer is moving over snow or ice.
front point ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Each of the front spikes; they are tilted at a 45° angle.
crampon strap ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Strap used to attach spikes to the sole of the shoe.
ice screw ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Threaded metal tube that is screwed into ice or hard-packed snow to help with belaying and advancing.
ice piton ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Metal spike with a blade that is driven into ice or hard-packed snow; it ends in an eye to which a belay rope can be attached using a carabiner.
hammer ax ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Hammer that doubles as an ice ax; it is used to drive in pitons, cut footholds, break ice on the rock face, etc.
mitten ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Covering with a separation only for the thumb, providing better protection against the cold while allowing the wearer to grasp objects.
mountaineering shovel ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Instrument used to dig and remove snow.
piton-carrier ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Metal ring on which pitons are hung.
carabiner ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Metal ring that opens and closes with a spring-loaded gate and that might be equipped with a locking device; it is used to attach rope to a piton, a chock, etc.
rope ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Thin cable with a braided center core that makes it stretchy and strong and a woven sheath that surrounds and protects the core.
helmet lamp ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Lamp that is attached to the helmet so that the mountaineer’s hands remain free.
chock ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Metal device that is inserted into a crack in the rock face and held in place by tension; it is extended by a steel cable to which a carabiner can snap on.
climbing harness ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Accessory connected to the belay rope that consists of a number of straps; it supports the mountaineer’s thighs and pelvis, back and sometimes shoulders.
parka ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Waterproof sports jacket with long sleeves, a drawstring hood and waist and gathered wrists.
knapsack ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Travel or hiking bag that is worn on the back and is used to transport clothing, camping equipment, etc.
hood ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Headgear that covers the head and neck with an opening for the face.
helmet ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Solid piece of equipment to protect the head from falling rocks or impacts with rock or ice.